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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 230 · 40 questions
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Debater's tip (Show how ideas connect): Reason: because, the reason is, due to, this is because. Result: so, therefore, as a result, that is why. Example: for example, for instance, such as. Other side: however, but, although, on the other hand.

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  1. 1.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
  2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) For instance (d) Because
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) because (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) so (d) due to
  6. 6.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) as a result (d) for example
  8. 8.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) that is why (c) for example (d) so
  10. 10.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) but (d) such as
  12. 12.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) although
  14. 14.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) but (c) for example (d) as a result
  16. 16.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) due to (c) for instance (d) as a result
  18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) on the other hand (c) such as (d) to give an example
  19. 19.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) because (c) that is why (d) so
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) due to
  23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) however
  24. 24.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) an example
  25. 25.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) such as (c) due to (d) that is why
  27. 27.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) for instance
  29. 29.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) but (d) although
  31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) because (c) to give an example (d) therefore
  32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) but (d) this is because
  33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) although
  34. 34.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) due to (c) however (d) because
  38. 38.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) because (d) so
  40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) however (d) but

Answer key

  1. so
  2. However
  3. therefore
  4. because
  5. so
  6. False
  7. on the other hand
  8. gives a reason
  9. for example
  10. False
  11. but
  12. adds an example
  13. although
  14. shows the other side
  15. but
  16. adds an example
  17. for instance
  18. the reason is
  19. True
  20. because
  21. on the other hand
  22. as a result
  23. therefore
  24. a result
  25. False
  26. due to
  27. adds an example
  28. for instance
  29. shows the other side
  30. this is because
  31. to give an example
  32. this is because
  33. that is why
  34. False
  35. False
  36. shows a result
  37. such as
  38. False
  39. so
  40. as a result

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